Aviation Accident Summaries

Aviation Accident Summary WPR14CA277

Hysham, MT, USA

Aircraft #1

N39761

JONES HATZ CB1

Analysis

Same as Factual Information

Factual Information

The pilot reported that after returning back from an approximate 45-minute local flight, he aligned the tailwheel equipped bi-plane for a landing on the active runway. The pilot noted there was an approximate 10-knot crosswind. During the landing roll, the airplane veered right and continued off the runway surface. The airplane ground looped which resulted in the collapse of the landing gear. As a result of the impact, the airplane incurred substantial damage to the wings. The pilot reported no preimpact mechanical malfunctions or failures with the airplane that would have precluded normal operation.

Probable Cause and Findings

The pilot's failure to maintain directional control during the landing roll with a crosswind, which resulted in a ground loop.

 

Source: NTSB Aviation Accident Database

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